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Le livre Insight - Intermédiaire - Unité 8 - 8A

Vous trouverez ici le vocabulaire des unités 8 à 8A du manuel de cours Insight Intermediate, tel que « intéressant », « sans issue », « glamour », etc.

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highly
[Adverbe]

to a high level or degree

extrêmement, très

extrêmement, très

Ex: The new policy has highly welcomed by environmental groups .
skilled
[Adjectif]

having the necessary experience or knowledge to perform well in a particular field

qualifié

qualifié

Ex: skilled chef creates culinary masterpieces that delight the palate .
to fly
[verbe]

to move or travel through the air

voler

voler

Ex: Look at the clouds ; planes fly through them all the time .
repetitive
[Adjectif]

referring to something that involves repeating the same actions or elements multiple times, often leading to boredom or dissatisfaction

répétitif, répétée

répétitif, répétée

Ex: The exercise routine was effective , but repetitive nature made it hard to stick to over time .
dead-end
[Adjectif]

providing no opportunities to improve, advance, or progress

sans issue, stagnant

sans issue, stagnant

Ex: The detective was frustrated after following dead-end lead .
to vary
[verbe]

to make changes to or modify something, making it slightly different

varier

varier

Ex: The varies the tempo and dynamics in his compositions , adding interest and emotion to the music .
stressful
[Adjectif]

causing mental or emotional strain or worry due to pressure or demands

stressant

stressant

Ex: The job interview was stressful experience for him .
worthwhile
[Adjectif]

deserving of time, effort, or attention due to inherent value or importance

qui vaut la peine, utile

qui vaut la peine, utile

Ex: The meeting worthwhile, as it led to a valuable collaboration .
challenging
[Adjectif]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

éprouvant, difficile,  	 	exigeant

éprouvant, difficile, exigeant

Ex: Completing the obstacle course was challenging, pushing participants to their physical limits.

to have a certain amount of tasks or problems that need to be dealt with

Ex: He did n’t accept the invitation since he had too much on his plate.

to start to do an activity, often in a way that is encouraging to others

Ex: The manager ensured progress getting the ball rolling early .

to elevate one's foot in order to rest or relax

Ex: After a busy day at work, he likes to put his feet up with a cup of tea.

to put someone in a difficult or challenging situation without providing any help or guidance

Ex: He thrived after being thrown in at the deep end with little experience.

to show or teach someone how a particular job or task is done

Ex: The mentor taught him the ropes of public speaking.

to demonstrate one's ability in surpassing obstacles and dealing with difficult situations

Ex: The doctor rose to the challenge and saved the patient’s life.

the most important factor in an argument or a discussion that brings it to an end

la conclusion, l'essentiel

la conclusion, l'essentiel

Ex: I understand your concerns , but bottom line is that this is the best course of action .
gender-neutral
[Adjectif]

not exclusive to any particular gender and suitable for people of all gender identities

neutre

neutre

Ex: The fashion industry is gender-neutral clothing lines that cater to individuals who prefer styles that are not traditionally associated with a specific gender .

someone whose job is to put out fires and save people or animals from dangerous situations

pompier

pompier

Ex: The community honored firefighters for their bravery and dedication during a wildfire .
fireman
[nom]

a man who works for a fire department and puts out fires

pompier

pompier

Ex: A fireman shared his experiences with students .

the leader of a school, responsible for managing and guiding the school

directeur d'école, recteur

directeur d'école, recteur

Ex: head teacher's innovative approach to education earned the school national recognition .

a person, typically a man, who is in charge of a school

directeur, proviseur

directeur, proviseur

Ex: headmaster implemented new policies to improve academic standards .

someone whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

agent de police, agente de police, policier, policière

agent de police, agente de police, policier, policière

Ex: With a flashlight in hand , police officer searched for clues at the crime scene .

a woman whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

policière, agent de police femme

policière, agent de police femme

Ex: As policewoman, she often works long hours but finds fulfillment in making a positive impact on society .
postman
[nom]

a person, often a man, who is employed to deliver mail and packages to people's homes or other locations

facteur, factrice

facteur, factrice

Ex: After the rainstorm , postman continued his rounds despite the wet conditions .

someone whose job is to serve or help customers in a shop

vendeur, employé de magasin

vendeur, employé de magasin

Ex: shop assistant offered to wrap the purchase as a complimentary service .

a person, often a man, whose job is to sell products or services to customers

vendeur, commercial

vendeur, commercial

Ex: Salesmen are often rewarded with bonuses based on their sales performance .

a person who speaks formally for an organization, government, etc.

porte-parole

porte-parole

Ex: spokesperson denied any involvement of the company in the allegations .

a person, often a man, who is appointed or elected to speak on behalf of a group or organization

porte-parole, représentant

porte-parole, représentant

Ex: spokesman denied the rumors circulating about the company ’s future .
athlete
[nom]

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

athlète

athlète

Ex: The athlete aspired to represent her country in the Olympics .

a woman who engages in sports or athletic activities

sportive, femme sportive

sportive, femme sportive

Ex: sportswoman was celebrated for her dedication and hard work in training .

a person who works on a plane to bring passengers meals and take care of them

steward, hôtesse de l'air

steward, hôtesse de l'air

Ex: She underwent extensive training to become flight attendant, learning emergency procedures and customer service skills .

a woman who works on an airplane, assisting passengers and ensuring their safety and comfort during the flight

hôtesse de l'air, hôtesse

hôtesse de l'air, hôtesse

Ex: She worked as stewardess for over ten years before transitioning to a managerial role .
actor
[nom]

someone whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

acteur

acteur

Ex: The actor effortlessly portrayed a wide range of characters , from a hero to a villain .
glamorous
[Adjectif]

stylish, attractive, and often associated with luxury or sophistication

glamour

glamour

Ex: glamorous sports car turned heads as he drove through the city streets .
actress
[nom]

a woman whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

actrice

actrice

Ex: The actress received an award for her outstanding performance .
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